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Santa Fe council authorizes mayor to negotiate city manager contract with Charles West
Summary
After an executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074, the Santa Fe City Council voted unanimously to authorize Mayor Brandon Noto to negotiate and execute an employment contract with Charles West for the city manager position.
The Santa Fe City Council on a vote taken in May 2025 authorized Mayor Brandon Noto to negotiate and execute an employment contract with Charles West to become the city's new city manager.
The motion followed an executive session held under Texas Government Code §551.074, which permits closed deliberations on personnel matters. After the council returned to open session, members moved, seconded and adopted the motion by roll call.
Roll-call votes recorded on the motion were: Council member Marks ' yes; Council member Schrader ' yes; Council member McCamey ' yes; Council member Dickerson ' yes; and Mayor Pro Tem Jeanette ' yes. The tally was 5-0 in favor; terms of the proposed contract were not disclosed on the public record.
The transcript shows the council recessed into and returned from executive session specifically citing Tex. Gov—t Code a7551.074 for personnel matters relating to appointment, evaluation, reassignment, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. The motion given in open session authorized the mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with Charles West; the transcript does not record the identity of the council member who moved the measure or the member who seconded it by name.
No public discussion of contract terms or salary was recorded in the public portion of the meeting. The action directs the mayor's office to complete negotiation and execution of an employment agreement; the contract will effectuate the appointment only once executed.
The council adjourned following the vote.
